Recordist Profile

Mark Brennan is primarily known for his visual art, depicting the rugged landscapes of Canada, but expanding into the world of sound is something that has been a natural progression to deepen his understanding of the human relationship to Nature.

“I hope to bring nature not just to the eyes, through my visual art, but also to the ears, these experiences, I hope, will help strengthen the listeners bond with nature”.

He has been a naturalist, artist and voice for nature much of his adult life, and spent many years traveling and painting some of Canada’s most beloved wild places. He first became interested in recording nature soundscapes in 2005 and since then has embarked on a deeper journey of wild discovery through sound. His discography includes 3 released albums and 2 released soundscape recordings as well as a 22 minute film on the Acadian Forests of Eastern Canada that was released in November 2011.

Notes: A journey in the through the sounds of the Acadian Forest of Nova Scotia. From dawn, following the morning chorus in wetlands, forests and river valleys we take a journey into the Spring Wilderness of Nova Scotia. Watch video

Notes: This recording captures the soundscape of an increasingly rare eco-system, the old growth virgin forest. Many of the sounds you hear are the same sounds that echoed through these trees thousands years ago and because it has never been touched by humans the soundscape is perhaps as close to true wilderness as you can experience. More info & video